Silverstein '25 Years Of Noise' at Northcote Theatre Live Review
After two decades of defining post-hardcore, Silverstein kicked off their long-awaited Australian headline tour at a sold out show in Melbourne on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. Titled the 25 Years of Noise Tour, the run marks a milestone in the Canadian band’s career, and their first time headlining in Australia since their early 2010s visits. While fans caught a glimpse of them in 2023 when they supported The Amity Affliction, this time, the spotlight was entirely theirs, with Melbourne's own Wayside opening the night and American emo-driven pop punk band Real Friends bringing the energy up to another level, Silverstein took the stage to a crowd eager to honour 25 years of emotionally charged post-hardcore anthems, emo bangers, and heartfelt singalongs.
Their spanned over 2 hours with a 21-track set list and barely any stage banter, Rammstein came to perform, and perform they did. With incredible visuals, pyro, and surreal stage props to match their distinct style, the show was a sensory onslaught. One standout moment came during their performance of 'Puppe' when a giant baby stroller was wheeled out and set ablaze.
Following a chilling (despite the flames) performance of 'Sonne', the band moved to 'Tower B' a small stage nestled in the crowd, and were joined by Abélard, for a piano rendition of 'Engel' before heading back to the stage, travelling on rafts over the crowd. At one point on their short journey back, a pride flag was handed up from the audience and proudly flown.
Back on the main stage, the band powered through 'Ausländer', 'Du Riechst So Gut', 'Pussy' and 'Ich Will' before heading off and coming back for a final encore of 'Rammstein' and 'Adieu'.
As white confetti rained over the crowd, the members of Rammstein re-entered the same elevator they’d arrived in, slowly ascending back into the sky. A fittingly dramatic end to an unforgettable night.
This show was an experience that goes way beyond being just a concert. It was a masterclass in performance art. From the towering flames to the delicate piano moments, every detail was meticulously crafted to immerse the audience in Rammstein’s world. Even for someone who’s seen countless live shows, this one stood out as something entirely unforgettable.